Master Gardner: Compromise in the garden

Throughout the years when my husband worked full-time, I planted, raked, weeded, mowed, and cared for our garden. The only requests I recall from him were: a basketball hoop, open lawn area for volleyball, high jump, a zip line from a tree, and room to play ball. (I think he missed his calling as a recreational director!) I avoided planting rose bushes or precious plants in any of the play areas, and our backyard was the site of many a fun gatherings.